Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
A warm, comforting soup with tender chicken, hearty wild rice, and savory vegetables, all in a creamy broth. Perfect for busy days and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the wild rice, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken and rice are fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the soup.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 15-30 minutes on low.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
This soup can be prepared in advance and freezes well. For a thicker soup, blend a portion before adding the cream.